In this episode of the History Slam, Sean Graham talks with David Borys, author of Civilians at the Sharp End: First Canadian Army Civil Affairs in Northwest Europe. They explore the military’s use of abbreviations, the evolution of civilian treatment by the military, and the colonial elements that influenced Civil Affairs in the Canadian military. They also discuss the circumstances in each country, the composition of the Civil Affairs branch, and David’s outstanding podcast Cool Canadian History, which is currently in its sixth season.